Now, today I have two great pleasures, which translates to two guestblogs.

One is by Ronnie's Frederic Heidorn, the possibly nicest bad guy in the universe, or at least Strausberg.

Below that, you'll find the one by Partner in crime, Co-hero and JI's very own Simi.

But read on and enjoy!

Guestblog Frederic - Intro

You know, there is this site, some of us may know, called afterellen. What they have been having for a while there, is a column called lesbros. It features famous guys who are friends to Lesbians
or support them, or whatever, the straight guy buddies to the Lesbian family. Now, whenever I've been stumbling across that column, I couldn't help but feel, that someone has been sorely
amiss there: Frederic Heidorn.

On that long by gone fated fan day, Frederic called me, as he did many others, over to his signature table (after uh, inconspiciously outing oneself as a Jemma fan in front of Kasia and Lucy),
and enthusiastically told us how, he, too, is a big fan of "Jemma", and that the trouble he'll bring will be as Ronnie, not as himself. I still have his autograph on my fridge, and a good time
explaining it to my friends and family. Even in his "Yay! I have a thousand members!" Video on his Facebook page, Frederic greeted the Jemma fans, and furthermore he is the epitome of sweetness
and indulgence, not only with his fans, but with the Jemmalings as well. If there'd be a Jemma float on next pride, Frederic would totally be game for being at the wheel.

Now, he is, and I can testify to that, also the sweetest guy ever. Whether you're a rabid "I'm in love with youuuu,Frederiiic!!!" 14 year old, or a bunch of ahem, slightly older Hand aufs Herz
fans saying Hi. He is sweet and genuine and interested in his fans and everything surrounding the show. That also means jumping on a train to Berlin just to support the flashmob there and to sign
autographs and take pics forever and ever. That also means taking the time and sitting down to write a guest blog:-)

It is such a pleasure to be able to feature him here on this site, and I'd recommend hopping over to his facebook page and
liking him immediately. You can also find fanmail adresses to your hearts' delight on his webpage.

Without his efforts in portraying Ronnie in all his extremities, an important counter point to our love birds would have been amiss.

Furthermore, Ronnie has been the embodiment of hate and homophobia, that many of us face or have faced.

Thank you Frederic, for playing the guy we love to hate!

The biggest of hugs

xoxo

ami

Guest Blog Frederic - English

Further down you can find Frederic's guest blog also in its original, German version.

And after that in its Spanish and in its Italian translation.

Enjoy! And thanks to the translatresses!

Ronnie getting himself into trouble

Hello dear Jemma-Fans,

I hope that you're not wondering, why I of all people am writing here...I was asked to address some words to the Jemma-community some time ago, so that's
exactly what I am doing now.

I think it's really great that you are such a huge fan community here. So many people, in such a short amount of time, especially from all the different
corners of the world, too. Incredible. Everyone surrounding the Jemma Team can be really proud of that achievement...

I have to say, that I had a great time at the set of „Hand aufs Herz“. It was so much fun to be playing Ronnie. For an actor, it's always a particular
challenge to get the chance to play something that you haven't played before in that manner, especially if the character you embody is the total opposite of who you are yourself. There were
things that I could live and experience, that I would never have experienced as Frederic, that I certainly wouldn't have wanted to experience as Frederic, but that's exactly why I love and live
the job of an actor.

Despite that, I have to admit that as Ronnie, there have been times that I got uncomfortably close to my own boundaries and overstepped my own limits.
Especially in the scenes with Lucy and Kasia...a lot of times, I found it very extreme how Ronnie treated the two girls, and what he said to them, the crass verbal abuse, etc…A lot of the time I
was wondering, if it wouldn't have been possible to do that a little more relaxed, not as aggressively and evil!? But after a few talks with the people in charge, it was pretty clear that that is
exactly what makes the character of Ronnie tick. That is probably exactly the reason why so many people, especially here in the Jemma community, weren’t too fond of Ronnie.

I, for my part, am seeing that as a compliment, since it means that I did my job well, if Ronnie isn't the most popular guy in town.

Despite that, I do sincerely hope that you'll always keep the job and private life separate matters, since I am a really sweet guy in real life, who simply
loves both of the girls to pieces!

On that note,

I wish you all the best!

Bye bye,

Your Frederic

Guestblog by Simi-Intro

This particular guestblog is by JI's very own "Simi".

Simi and I met for twenty minutes the evening before the fan day, before guiding you guys through the event in "The inofficial Fanday fanvids" the very next day. We have been Partners in crime,
Buddies and Co-heroes ever since. Simi is a "workhorse" on this site (her words, not mine). She is honest, and sincere and upright and, not to be quoting a Doctor's show here, but she is
JI's ship in the storm. And while the storm rages, she probably puts on some bling and raps and dances on deck in her life vest, too.

Thanks for getting us into and out of all sorts of trouble:-)

It's been one crazy ride! And I can't wait for our next adventure together!

Now, this blog has been sitting around waiting for its chance to shine for a while, it has been written right after the last show, long before news of a possible webseries were ever heralded. I
do hope, you'll enjoy its spirit anyway.

xoxo

ami

Guestblog Simi-English

What a Difference a Day Makes

What a difference a day makes

I always thought I was a down-to-earth person with both of my feet firmly standing on the ground, until...yeah, until one day Lucy Scherer, My Glinda, appeared on my TV screen while I was zapping
through the humdrum Daytime TV. The following weeks and months taught me better. What a difference a day makes.

My date at 6 o'clock with Sat1 and the Forum became an inherent part of my daily routine. I met like-minded people, formed friendships and followed the development of the Jemma storyline with a
throbbing heart and waving rainbow flags. The Fanday came and went, friendships strengthened, I let my too shortly lived and belated teenagehood run free and my soul I sold to Mephisto, who
manifested himself in the human form of Amidola (Ami? I regret nothing and would do it all over again!). And through all this I became a part of Jemma International. What a difference a day
makes.

The following weeks became nerve-racking, wonderful, unforgettable. Tears were shed, roaring laughter was shared, plot lines conceived and discussed. We suffered, we fought and we loved –
Together. My hopes for this series, for this pairing grew with every day and I already saw their deserved Happy End on the Eiffel tower in Paris. But then June 27thcame and everything changed.
What a difference a day makes.

The shock was profound, and the unbelievable news about the cancellation touched me to the core. Incomprehension and anger were my first reactions which stayed with me till the end. But giving
up? Bury my head in the sand and raise the white flag? Never. My, and all of our, fighting spirit was called up and until the last airdate there still was a lot of time left to save this
phenomenon, this wonderful couple. Time went by and the campaigns fell on deaf ears and closed office doors of the management. September the 2ndcame and went and with it the last episode of Hand
aufs Herz. What a difference a day makes.

And today? Today is the day after. The words “It's over” float around and echo in my head, but my mind can't fathom, my heart can't comprehend nor understand them. And slowly, hard-bitten like
slow poison, the clarity that there won't be any more episodes overcomes and overwhelms me. No new episodes with Emma's adorable smile which will lighten up my living room. No new episodes with
Jenny's dimple in which one would love to pitch ones home. No new stories which would have been worth to be told and heard. They will stay forever schtum, untold. What a difference a day makes.

I'm sitting in front of my computer, stare on my screen and hope that my new mantra, my new motto will help me through these days, weeks and months.

“Get out of bed every morning and breathe in and out all day. And after a while I won't have to remind myself to do it. And then after a while I won't remember how perfect things were.”

And a down to earth person who stands with both feet firmly on the ground? That I am not anymore. That's what Jemma taught me.

That Frederic bothered to ask/warn Jemma fans in advance not to hate him for Ronnie made me think he must be an ok bloke - and that Ronnie must be really horrible! Reading that Frederic went to the
writers to ask them to tone Ronnie down because he was uncomfortable really reinforces that.

I thought Frederic's portrayal of Ronnie was brilliant anyway but it's even better now I know how different he must be. Great acting!